The seniors in your family don’t have to ask for help getting a ride on Uber anymore. The ride-hailing service now lets users create senior accounts on their own, it said on Tuesday. The company is also adding features that it says will make using its service easier for older users, from adding easy-entry vehicles
AI is reshaping Uber — gradually, and as it keeps a handle on AI spending. The ride-hailing company kept a lid on its token spending during the second quarter by “by setting better defaults for different use cases,” using lower-cost models for some tasks, and “letting employees more clearly understand and manage their spend,” CFO
This As Told Essay is based on a conversation with Cynthia Everett, a ride-hailing customer in New York. Business Insider verified the price differences he described with screenshots. The interview has been edited for length and clarity. I work in group homes and provide care to people with disabilities. That means a lot of traveling
Some of Waymo’s robotaxis in San Francisco weren’t as autonomous on Independence Day. Several San Francisco residents posted images Saturday night of Waymo vehicles malfunctioning, stalling or being towed during the chaos of Fourth of July celebrations. “We’re told it could take 3-4 hours to tow the disabled vehicles before traffic can move again,” wrote
